The New York International Gift Fair®, August 16 – 21, 2008
Handmade® Showcases Authentic Craft
Beginning in August 2008, the NYIGF® Handmade® division will emphasize individual artisanry through visual cues spotlighting some 200+ designer-makers. "This effort, to better distinguish designer-makers from production craft, comes in response to buyer and exhibitor feedback," said Belshaw. "This identification of designer-makers will give buyers an opportunity to meet the artists and to engage them about their influences and techniques."
In addition, the "Handmade in the USA™" showcase area will return with 30+ exhibitors of American-made merchandise. Handmade®, presenting a total of 575 juried participants, offers buyers an unparalleled selection of handcrafted items from 35 American states and 15 countries worldwide.
Accent on Design® Expands "A+™" Showcase for Emerging Designers
The second edition of "A+™: The Young Designer’s Platform" will expand to feature more emerging talent, alongside established contemporary design, within Accent on Design®. A+™ showcases designs, prototypes or finished products from design students, recent graduates and new companies in an "incubator" space. Accent on Design® presents a dynamic juried collection of 180 contemporary and innovative exhibitors.
New York International Gift Fair®
Recognized as the nation's premier gift and decor tradeshow, the New York International Gift Fair® will have two opening days on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2, 2008
The New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF) will have two opening days at the upcoming Winter 2008 Show. This semi-annual event takes place in the expansive Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and the New York Passenger Ship Terminal. The spectacular exhibition features more than 2,700 companies, from around the globe, displaying new and intriguing products in nine major merchandise sections. Sponsored groups representing many parts of the world include Australia, Canada (Quebec), France, Germany, Guatemala, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Peru, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Designed to focus on its product divisions, the NYIGF highlights important category trends such as Floral & Garden, Tabletop & Housewares, and Handmade. Each year, the New York International Gift Fair® attracts more than 43,000 wholesale vendors, retail buyers and industry representatives. Included among the attendees are mass merchants, department stores, independent specialty retailers, distributors, importers, catalog companies and e-tailers.
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